Meet The Four Great Beauties of Ancient China – Part 1 (Xi Shi – Wang Zhaojun)
A long time ago, in ancient China, there were four beautiful women who are now known as the “Four Great Beauties” 四大美女 (Sì Dà Meĭnǚ). They were said to be the most beautiful ladies in ancient China. Each of them…
An Old Chinese Fable about The Power of Unwavering Faith
This time I will share with you a fable from the book “Leaves From My Chinese Scrapbook “by Henry Balfour (as always, you can find the link to this book at the end of the article). Based on Confucius’ teachings,…
Top 5 Famous Historic Buildings in China
With its thousands of years of history since the ancient dynasties to current hypermodern China, numerous Chinese architectures have been developed from simple villages to mesmerizing religious pagodas to massive imperial palatial complexes. However, some of them shone brighter than…
Wu Xing (五行): The Ancient System That Connects Your Body, Mind, and Nature (TCM)
Have you ever noticed how your energy shifts with the changing seasons, or why a particular color or flavor seems to calm your mind after a long day? In traditional Chinese thought, these are not random occurrences. They are subtle…
The Fearless Feminist of China: The Life and Legacy of Qiu Jin
Qiu Jin was born in 1875, during the final decades of the Qing dynasty—a time of deep unrest in China. Foreign interference, internal rebellions, and the decline of imperial rule created a nation in crisis. This turbulent environment became the…
Hungry Ghost Festival (History, Legends, Activities, and Things to Avoid )
The Hungry Ghost Festival is one of the Chinese major festivals that is focused on venerating the ancestors, just like other festivals like the famous Qingming Festival (Tomb Sweeping Festival) and the Double Ninth Festival.The Hungry Ghost Festival is also…
The Biggest Challenges in learning Chinese for English speakers
Mandarin Chinese has a reputation for being a very difficult language to learn. Chinese as a language is radically different than Western languages like English, Spanish, and German, which shares a common ancestry and uses the same alphabet. So, if…
Top 5 Amazing Natural Places in China
With the massive landmass of China, it would only make sense that there is no shortage of amazing natural places from vast deserts, to mountains standing into the sky to mesmerizing landforms. In fact, if you can only choose just…
Lessons from the Fable of “The Yellow Emperor” and the Secrets of Leadership
The stories of great emperors are frequently rich in insights and teachings that transcend time in the history of ancient China’s wisdom. One of these stories is the Yellow Emperor fable by Lieh Tzu, about an emperor whose journey from…
Why Your Feng Shui Doesn’t Work? 9 Reasons and How to Fix Them
Feeling frustrated with your Feng Shui? You’re not alone! Many people struggle to achieve the harmonious energy flow they desire in their homes, despite their best efforts. But don’t worry – the reasons behind your Feng Shui woes are often…
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